Breaking: Former ROH Creative Head Delirious Takes Over TNA Wrestling’s Creative Direction After Major Backstage Overhaul

In a significant shift for TNA Wrestling’s creative direction, Hunter Johnson, better known to wrestling fans as Delirious, has been appointed as the new Head of Creative following a major backstage restructuring that saw several key departures from the company.

## Major Leadership Changes at TNA Wrestling

TNA Wrestling announced multiple high-profile departures today, including the exit of wrestling legend Gail Kim, who has been a cornerstone of the company for nearly 15 years both in-ring and behind the scenes. The shake-up also affects several other key positions within the organization.

### Notable Departures Include:

– Ariel Shnerner (Storyline Development)
– Gail Kim (Leadership Team)
– Rob Klingman (Chief Revenue Officer)
– Michael Shewchenko (Digital Department)
– Additional staff: Karen Clevett, Sebastian Dastranj, Romy Glazer, and Rafael Morffi

## Delirious: A Proven Creative Force

Hunter Johnson brings significant experience to his new role, having previously served as Ring of Honor’s Head of Creative from 2010 until Tony Khan’s acquisition of ROH in March 2022. During his tenure, ROH produced some of the most critically acclaimed wrestling programming in North America, helping launch the careers of numerous current top stars.

## Official Statement

TNA’s official communication acknowledged the departing team members’ contributions:

> “Our company is built on the strength and dedication of our team and these changes do not diminish the value or the contributions of those affected.”

## What’s Next for TNA?

This creative transition comes at a crucial time for TNA Wrestling, which has recently rebranded from Impact Wrestling. With Delirious at the helm of creative, fans can expect potential shifts in storytelling direction and character development.

Will Delirious’s Ring of Honor experience translate to success in TNA? How will these changes affect TNA’s creative direction in 2024? Share your thoughts in the comments below.